An executive with five years of experience at WellSpan Health will be taking over as the York-based hospital system’s senior vice president for the central region and the president of WellSpan York Hospital.

An independent medical practice is now providing pulmonary and critical care to critically ill and post-ICU patients at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York County.

With funds from a $9.5 million fundraising campaign, Lancaster General Hospital opened its newest pediatric unit, an inpatient center focused on easing the stress of patients and their families.

UPMC Pinnacle began transferring patients to its new West Manchester Township hospital early Sunday morning. By 9 a.m., the new UPMC Memorial hospital was open.

The new West Manchester Township UPMC Memorial hospital is nearing its Aug. 18 opening date and UPMC Pinnacle plans to begin transitioning its services to the hospital this week.

UPMC Pinnacle is putting the final touches on the new UPMC Memorial hospital as it nears its Aug. 18 opening date.

Penn State Health is planning to build a new acute care hospital in East Hempfield Township, Lancaster County next year, adding new competition to the market.